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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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